Develop a market scan and weighted scoring matrix to select an after-hours access and logging solution within a [BudgetCap] budget, supporting [MustHaveIntegrations] and [DataResidency]. Compare 4–6 vendors on functionality, TCO, implementation risk, UX, and contract terms ([ContractTerm]), with scalability to [Sites] sites.
Output format:
Requirements Traceability Matrix (table: Requirement | Priority | Weight | Evidence)
Vendor Scorecard (table: Vendor | Functionality | Security | TCO | References | Total Score)
Shortlist Rationale (≤200 words)
Risk Register for Selection (top 5 risks with mitigations)
Recommendation & Next Steps (pilot plan and negotiation levers).
Ensure scoring reproducibility and decision auditability.